Cielo Rojo Restaurant Menu – Takoma Park, MD

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Takoma Park, MD

Cielo Rojo is a family owned fine-casual Mexican restaurant in the heart of Takoma Park, MD. A place where friends & family can come together to nourish themselves with the beauty of food, community & mezcal. We choose quality ingredients that we would be comfortable serving to our own family. We believe that we can support both the planet & our bodies by sourcing carefully and consciously. Our tortillas are made from 100% heirloom non-GMO corn from Oaxaca. Our meats are hormone-free & humanely raised. We believe in sourcing as much local & organic food as possible.

Locally sourced Mexican fare with vegan options served in quaint surrounds with outdoor seating. Based on 676 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Cielo Rojo Restaurant 20912

Address:
7056 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Phone: (301) 755-0833

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
12–9 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

Menu

TACO TUESDAYS SPECIALS MENU
TT TACO PLATTER
Your choice of 2 regular tacos and 1 specialty taco (fish (cod), carne asada, cochinita, or a regular taco with the works). Taco platter comes with a fried jalapeño and green onion. *NO SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR THIS ITEM*
$14.00
ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!
Please specify how many sets of utensils you’d like. We do not automatically include utensils for take out orders.
$0.00
TORTA THURSDAY LUNCH MENU
VEGAN TORTA
Vegan sandwich served on a traditional mexican telera bread & filled w/pickled jalapeños, avocado, pico de gallo, black refried beans, lettuce, house-made vegan chorizo (mushroom & tofu), & cashew cream with a side of house-made chips (contains gluten & nuts)
$15.00
TORTA De AGUACATE Y QUESO FRESCO
Traditional torta bread filled with queso fresco, avocado, refried beans, tomatoes & escabeche served w/house made chips *vegetarian/contains gluten
$14.00
CHILE RELLENO TORTA
Traditional torta bread filled with a poblano chile relleno (coated w/egg) with Oaxacan melted cheese, black refried beans, queso fresco, avocado, tomatoes, escabeche and salsa ranchera. Optional: add chicken milanesa (breaded pan fried chicken). Served with house made chips *vegetarian (NOT IF YOU ADD MILANESA)/contains eggs/contains gluten
$16.00
PAMBAZO TORTA
Guajillo fried bread filled with gold potatoes, sauteed onions, chorizo, cabbage, cashew cream, queso fresco, avocado, tomatoes, and escabeche. Served with house made chips *contains gluten!
$16.00
MILANESA DE POLLO
house sandwich filled w/pickled jalapeños, avocado, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, chipotle mayo, and melted Oaxacan cheese, breaded chicken & queso fresco served on a french roll with a side of house-made chips and choice of filling (contains gluten)
$15.00
COCHINITA PIBIL TORTA
Topped with black refried beans, lettuce, avocado, escabeche, pico de gallo, cochinita pibil (slow roasted pork w/achiote) pickled onions and queso fresco
$15.00
TORTA CUBANA
house sandwich filled w/pickled jalapeños, avocado, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, chipotle mayo, and melted Oaxacan cheese, local locust point farms breaded chicken, carnitas, chorizo, & queso fresco served on a french roll with a side of house-made chips (*contains gluten)
$16.00
TORTA AHOGADA
Torta stuffed with chicken tinga, chorizo, rajas (poblano peppers & sauteed onions), & avocado drenched with salsa ranchera and topped with queso fresco and escabeche (house pickled veggies) *contains gluten
$16.00
NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
$12.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
GORDITAS
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add ‘optional’ chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
$11.00
FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
$11.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
$12.00
SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
$9.00
GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MOLE
Local seasonal brussel sprouts blanched & deep fried served w/house-made mole sauce, roasted hazelnuts, cashew cream, mint & basil *mole contains nuts & pork juice/GF
$13.00
ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer’s market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
$13.50
POZOLE VERDE
tomatillo-based hominy stew w/onion, cilantro, radishes, & shredded served w/tostadas topped w/cashew cream, queso fresco, avocado & pico de gallo (vegetarian or chicken option)
$13.00
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, mint, tomato, jicama, tajin, pepitas, & valentina-lime vinaigrette *vegan/GF
$12.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
$4.25
CHICKEN MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
$4.25
CHICKEN TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
$4.25
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
$4.25
COCHINITA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*

slow cooked pork marinated in achiote & lime juice served w/guacamole, habanero salsa, pickled onions, pinto beans topped w/queso fresco, jicama w/tajin, & 3 house tortillas

$18.00
SF CARNE ASADA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during weekend brunch*

Taco platter of 3 heirloom tortillas topped w/melted cheese, grass-fed thinly sliced steak, pinto beans, and pico de gallo served w/ charred habanero and guacamole in the style of SF tacos

$17.00
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$13.50
QUESA BIRRIA
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
$20.00
QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00
HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA $16.00
ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
$16.00
KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
$9.00
KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
$12.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
$12.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
$2.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
TOSTADAS $1.20
TORTILLAS $1.00
RICE $3.50
PINTO BEANS $3.50
REFRIED BLACK BEANS $3.50
FRIES
house cut fries
$6.00
PLANTAINS $5.00
SIDE SALAD $6.00
2 OZ PICO SIDE $2.00
2 OZ SALSA $1.25
THE WORKS $1.75
AVOCADO SIDE $3.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO $0.75
2 OZ CASHEW CREAM $0.75
16 Oz SALSA $10.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
$9.00
TRES LECHES
rose flavored tres leches cake *contains gluten
$9.00
ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!
Please specify how many sets of utensils you’d like. We do not automatically include utensils for take out orders.
$0.00
LUNCH MENU
CAMARONES EN SALSA DE CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*
Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00
FISH TACO PLATTER
3 tacos of pan-fried cornmeal coated cod, topped with mango, jicama, avocado salsa verde, charred habanero salsa, citrus slaw and pinto beans *GF
$16.00
HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/Oaxacan cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE
$16.00
GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
$9.00
GORDITAS
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add ‘optional’ chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
$11.00
FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
$11.00
NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
$12.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
$12.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MOLE
Local seasonal brussel sprouts blanched & deep fried served w/house-made mole sauce, roasted hazelnuts, cashew cream, mint & basil *mole contains nuts & pork juice/GF
$13.00
ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer’s market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
$13.50
POZOLE VERDE
tomatillo-based hominy stew w/onion, cilantro, radishes, & shredded served w/tostadas topped w/cashew cream, queso fresco, avocado & pico de gallo (vegetarian or chicken option)
$13.00
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, mint, tomato, jicama, tajin, pepitas, & valentina-lime vinaigrette *vegan/GF
$12.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
$4.25
CHICKEN MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
$4.25
CHICKEN TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
$4.25
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
$4.25
COCHINITA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*

slow cooked pork marinated in achiote & lime juice served w/guacamole, habanero salsa, pickled onions, pinto beans topped w/queso fresco, jicama w/tajin, & 3 house tortillas

$18.00
SF CARNE ASADA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during weekend brunch*

Taco platter of 3 heirloom tortillas topped w/melted cheese, grass-fed thinly sliced steak, pinto beans, and pico de gallo served w/ charred habanero and guacamole in the style of SF tacos

$17.00
QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00
QUESA BIRRIA
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
$20.00
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$13.50
CAMARONES EN SALSA DE CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*
Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00
PESCADO A LA TALLA
*Not available during Torta Thursday lunch and weekend brunch*
Grilled wild caught sustainable rockfish topped with duo salsas of Guajillo & salsa verde de perejil and served with house-made French fries, garden salad, & avocado
$22.00
ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
$16.00
KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
$9.00
KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
$12.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
$12.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
$2.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
TOSTADAS $1.20
TORTILLAS $1.00
RICE $3.50
PINTO BEANS $3.50
REFRIED BLACK BEANS $3.50
FRIES
house cut fries
$6.00
PLANTAINS $5.00
SIDE SALAD $6.00
2 OZ PICO SIDE $2.00
2 OZ SALSA $1.25
THE WORKS $1.75
AVOCADO SIDE $3.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO $0.75
2 OZ CASHEW CREAM $0.75
16 Oz SALSA $10.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
$9.00
TRES LECHES
rose flavored tres leches cake *contains gluten
$9.00
ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!
Please specify how many sets of utensils you’d like. We do not automatically include utensils for take out orders.
$0.00
BRUNCH MENU
VEGAN CHILAQUILES
house heirloom chips tossed in choice of salsa roja or verde, drunken mushrooms, frijoles negros refritos, cashew cream, & guacamole (vegan/contains nuts)
$15.00
HUEVOS CON MOLE
Bed of mole topped with 2 fried over-medium farm eggs and served w/fried papas, fried epazote, rajas (poblano peppers & onions) and avocado *GF/contains nuts in mole/contains pork juice in mole
$16.00
HUEVOS CON SALSA MACHA
2 over-medium eggs over bed of black refried beans topped w/salsa macha and queso fresco & served w/avocado and papas w/herbs. *contains nuts/vegetarian/GF
$16.00
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
two cage-free organic fried eggs, served w/house tortillas, melted Oaxacan cheese, duo of salsas (verde & ranchera), pinto beans, queso fresco, & guacamole
$15.00
HUEVOS REVUELTOS CON CHORIZO
scrambled eggs w/chorizo & papas served w/ tortillas, fried plantains, pinto beans, queso fresco, house-made chiles en escabeche & guacamole
$16.00
HUEVOS REVUELTOS: A LA MEXICANA
scrambled local organic cage-free eggs a la mexicana (jalapenos, tomatoes & onions), served with hand made heirloom corn tortillas, fried plantains, pinto beans, queso fresco, chiles en vinagre & guacamole
$16.00
NOPALES REVUELTOS
eggs w/nopales, garlic, & onions topped w/queso fresco & served w/herbed papas, avocado , salsa verde & house salad w/jalapeño dressing
$16.00
HEIRLOOM SAVORY WAFFLE
*house favorite* freshly house-made heirloom corn waffles with topped with local smoked ham, Oaxacan cheese, organic grilled corn, watercress, queso fresco, avocado, jalapeño vinaigrette and local maple syrup
$14.00
PAN FRANCES
brandy soaked french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mezcal mascarpone, & local maple syrup
$14.00
CHILAQUILES
Heirloom corn chips tossed in a choice of salsa roja or verde topped w/2 fried over-medium cage-free farm eggs, frijoles negros refritos, queso fresco, cashew cream, & guacamole
$15.00
KIDS BRUNCH PLATTER
scrambled eggs with melted cheese served with side of papas and refried beans
$12.00
KIDS FRENCH TOAST
single french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mascarpone, & local maple syrup
$8.00
BRUNCH PAPAS WITH HERBS
Fried potatoes tossed with herbs *GF/VEGAN
$5.00
EGGS
choice of style
$2.75
GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
$9.00
GORDITAS
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add ‘optional’ chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
$11.00
FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
$11.00
NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
$12.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
$12.00
ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer’s market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
$13.50
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, mint, tomato, jicama, tajin, pepitas, & valentina-lime vinaigrette *vegan/GF
$12.00
POZOLE VERDE
tomatillo-based hominy stew w/onion, cilantro, radishes, & shredded served w/tostadas topped w/cashew cream, queso fresco, avocado & pico de gallo (vegetarian or chicken option)
$13.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
$4.25
CHICKEN TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
$4.25
CHICKEN MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
$4.25
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
$4.25
HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA $16.00
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$13.50
QUESA BIRRIA
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
$20.00
QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00
ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
$16.00
KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
$9.00
KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
$12.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
$12.00
SIDE SALAD $6.00
AVOCADO SIDE $3.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO $0.75
2 OZ CASHEW CREAM $0.75
THE WORKS $1.75
2 OZ SALSA $1.25
16 Oz SALSA $10.00
TOSTADAS $1.20
TORTILLAS $1.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
RICE $3.50
PINTO BEANS $3.50
REFRIED BLACK BEANS $3.50
FRIES
house cut fries
$6.00
PLANTAINS $5.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
$2.00
TRES LECHES
rose flavored tres leches cake *contains gluten
$9.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
$9.00
VIGILANTE COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico
$4.50
COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts
$5.00
CALABASH HOT TEA $4.00
VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE $4.00
MIMOSAS $9.00
VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan
$12.00
BRUNCH FAMILY MEAL
scrambled cage-free local farm eggs, papas con rajas (roasted potatoes w/poblano peppers), fried plantains, pinto beans, queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo, chile de arbol salsa, & fresh tortillas
$70.00
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$0.00
DINNER MENU
CAMARONES EN SALSA DE CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*
Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00
FISH TACO PLATTER
3 tacos of pan-fried cornmeal coated cod, topped with mango, jicama, avocado salsa verde, charred habanero salsa, citrus slaw and pinto beans *GF
$16.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MOLE
local seasonal brussel sprouts blanched & deep fried served w/house-made mole sauce, roasted hazelnuts, cashew cream, pomegranate, mint & basil *mole contains nuts & pork juice/GF
$13.00
HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/Oaxacan cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE
$16.00
GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
$9.00
GORDITAS
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add ‘optional’ chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
$11.00
FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
$11.00
NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
$12.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
$12.00
ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer’s market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
$13.50
POZOLE VERDE
tomatillo-based hominy stew w/onion, cilantro, radishes, & shredded served w/tostadas topped w/cashew cream, queso fresco, avocado & pico de gallo (vegetarian or chicken option)
$13.00
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, mint, tomato, jicama, tajin, pepitas, & valentina-lime vinaigrette *vegan/GF
$12.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
$4.25
CHICKEN MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
$4.25
CHICKEN TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
$4.25
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
$4.25
COCHINITA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*

slow cooked pork marinated in achiote & lime juice served w/guacamole, habanero salsa, pickled onions, pinto beans topped w/queso fresco, jicama w/tajin, & 3 house tortillas

$18.00
SF CARNE ASADA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during weekend brunch*

Taco platter of 3 heirloom tortillas topped w/melted cheese, grass-fed thinly sliced steak, pinto beans, and pico de gallo served w/ charred habanero and guacamole in the style of SF tacos

$17.00
QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00
QUESA BIRRIA
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
$20.00
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$13.50
CAMARONES EN SALSA DE CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch*
Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00
PESCADO A LA TALLA
*Not available during Torta Thursday lunch and weekend brunch*
Grilled wild caught sustainable rockfish topped with duo salsas of Guajillo & salsa verde de perejil and served with house-made French fries, garden salad, & avocado
$22.00
ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
$16.00
KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
$9.00
KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
$12.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
$12.00
2 OZ PICO SIDE $2.00
SIDE SALAD $6.00
AVOCADO SIDE $3.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO $0.75
2 OZ CASHEW CREAM $0.75
THE WORKS $1.75
2 OZ SALSA $1.25
16 Oz SALSA $10.00
TOSTADAS $1.20
TORTILLAS $1.00
TRIO OF SALSAS
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
$3.00
RICE $3.50
PINTO BEANS $3.50
REFRIED BLACK BEANS $3.50
FRIES
house cut fries
$6.00
PLANTAINS $5.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
$2.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
$9.00
TRES LECHES
rose flavored tres leches cake *contains gluten
$9.00
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VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00
VEGAN NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, arbol-jalapeno salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegan/contains nuts/GF
$12.00
VEGAN FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) Rolled tortillas stuffed w/ sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, cashew cream & lettuce *vegan/gluten-free
$11.00
GORDITAS
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add ‘optional’ chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
$11.00
VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF
$9.00
VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer’s market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette
$13.50
VEGAN POZOLE VERDE
tomatillo-based hominy stew w/onion, cilantro, radishes, & shredded served w/tostadas topped w/cashew cream, avocado & pico de gallo
$13.00
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, mint, tomato, jicama, tajin, pepitas, & valentina-lime vinaigrette *vegan/GF
$12.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
VEGAN QUESADILLAS
Heirloom corn tortillas filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below (up to 2 choices) topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas
$15.00
VEGAN HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/ Vertage cashew cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE
$16.00
VEGAN ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice of: drunken mushrooms or vertage cashew cheese & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/cashew cream & choice of salsa
$16.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
$9.00
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
MANGO-CHILE AGUA FRESCA
Mango-chile agua fresca served w/chamoy & tajin rim Kids get a lollipop
$6.00
JAMAICA AGUA FRESCA
House-made hibiscus tea agua fresca
$5.00
HORCHATA
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan
$5.00
TAMARINDO-CHIA AGUA FRESCA
house made tamarindo agua fresca with chia seeds
$5.00
Strawberry Chia Agua Fresca
Organic Strawberries, lemon, chia & touch agave *GF/vegan
$6.00
HOUSE LEMONADE
fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave, & water
$5.00
CALABASH FRIDA-LICIOUS ICED TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
$5.00
VIGILANTE COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico
$4.50
COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts
$5.00
MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA $3.50
MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER $3.00
CALABASH HOT TEA $4.00
VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE $4.00
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
HOUSE MARGARITA
Fresh lime juice, agave & choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal w/chile-lime salt rim
$11.00
TAMARINDO-CHIA MARGARITA
House-made tamarindo juice, agave, lime, Cazadores reposado tequila *GF/VEGAN
$12.00
JALAPEÑO BASIL MARGARITA
House-made jalapeño-basil lemonade, agave with a choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal
$12.00
HIBISCUS MARGARITA
House-made hibiscus tea, agave, lime & choice of tequila or mezcal
$12.00
PALOMA
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, Cazadores reposado tequila, lime, agave, & Mountain Valley natural sparkling water *GF/VEGAN
$12.00
MANGO-CHILE MARGARITA!
Mango cucumber agua fresca, lime, agave, & Cazadores reposado tequila w/chamoy rim, tamarindo-chile straw & mango-chile lollipop
$13.00
MARGARITA PITCHER
Pitcher of margarita of your choice comes w/ Cazadores tequila reposado and dehydrated candied limes & chile-lime salt. Each pitcher has 5 margaritas*
$40.00
HOUSE MARGARITA MIX
take our house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) home w/you and mix w/any tequila or mezcal (2oz) & shake w/ice for a delicious treat
$15.00
NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITA
house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) and seedlip
$8.00
LA BUENA VIDA
Del Maguey VIDA mezcal, Carpano Antica, Aperol, & Regans orange bitters. *a mezcal play on a Negroni
$14.00
LA ROSA
Fresh lemon juice, agave, hibiscus, & rose water w/ Código Rose tequila
$12.00
FUNKY FRIDA
Calabash “Frida-licous” iced tea, house made lemonade & vodka
$11.00
EL CHARRO
Maine root Mexi-cola, Cimarron blanco tequila, & fresh lime juice
$10.00
VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan
$12.00
ICED CHATA-NOG
Paranubes Mexican rum, house-made horchata & cinnamon *contains nuts/vegan
$11.00
VICTORIA $6.00
SOUTH SIDE IPA $6.00
DENIZEN’S BORN BOHEMIAN PILS
Higher ABV and American hops make this red ale American in style. Medium-light in body, the subtle notes of blackberry and pine from the hops complement malt flavors of caramel and sourdough, making for a wonderfully rounded beer.
$6.00
PACIFICO
A light Pilsner-style lager with a hearty, crisp taste of citrus and ocean mist.
$6.00
NEGRA MODELO
12oz bottle

Munich Dunkel-style Lager gives way to a rich flavor and remarkably smooth taste. Modelo Negra contains Water, Barley Malt, Non-malted Cereals and Hops.

$6.00
MONOPOLIO LAGER $6.00
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTER
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)
$60.00
VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, cashew cream, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions) *contains nuts in cashew cream (on the side)
$60.00
FAMILY ENCHILADAS
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Choice of filling: chicken tinga, drunken mushrooms & refried beans or melted cheese and choice of salsa: verde, rojo, & mole (*contains nuts/pork juice). *GF
$75.00
VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa
$75.00
Masa
Masa
Nixtamilized masa made in-house with heirloom corn from small farmers in Oaxaca. It’s just corn & lime (we do not add any type of fat for tamales). The color/type of corn changes daily, depending on which corn we mill that day. You cannot choose the corn color due to this.
$10.00
Retail Shop
Arbol De Vida Salsa
ARBOL DE VIDA hot sauce for your home! Made w/chile de arbol, tomatoes, jalapeños, ancho chile, EVOO & spices *vegan/GF (6oz)
$7.00
Charred Habanero Salsa
roasted tomatoes & tomatillos, jalapeños, habanero, onions, cilantro & spices *vegan/GF (12 oz)
$7.00
Jalapeño Del Cielo Hot Sauce
6oz take-home house-made Jalapeño del Cielo hot sauce made w/tomatillos, jalapeños, EVOO, garlic & spices *vegan/GF
$7.00
Salsa Macha
House-made SALSA MACHA made w/chile de arbol, peanuts, EVOO, garlic, chile mulato, garlic, sesame seeds, vinegar & spices (8oz) *vegan/GF/CONTAINS NUTS
$12.00
Cielo Rojo Beanie
Custom Cielo Rojo Beanie. This heavyweight, chunky rib knit cap is 100% acrylic in graphite color w/Cielo Rojo serape sun logo
$15.00
XS DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. Size: unisex x-small
$20.00
SMALL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. SIZE SMALL UNISEX
$20.00
MÉDIUM DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. Size: UNISEX MEDIUM
$20.00
LARGE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. Size: UNISEX LARGE
$20.00
XL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. Size: UNISEX X-LARGE
$20.00
2XL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ‘22
Día de los Muertos design on Bella Canvas unisex t-shirt in soft cream. Design by Paloma Nicolle. Size: 2XL unisex
$20.00
SMALL Cielo Rojo Pocket-Tee Shirt
Heavy weight pocket t-shirt in ivory. These shirts come in universal sizing and are pre-shrunk.
$25.00
X-LARGE Cielo Rojo Pocket-Tee Shirt
Heavy weight pocket t-shirt in ivory. These shirts come in universal sizing and are pre-shrunk.
$25.00
CIELO ROJO MASK
Custom CIELO ROJO masks made by the Otomi indigenous people of Mexico (20 families using their embroidery machines). Exterior layer, 100% cotton linen, interior waterproof pellon.
$8.00
AGAVE ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: gold metal lining
Color: green, burnt orange, & gold
size: 1.25″

$8.00
ANGEL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: tan, beige, brown, & black
size: 1.25″

$8.00
FRIDA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: multiple colors
size: 1.5″

$10.00
LA MANO LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: blue, tan, & white
size: 1.25″

$8.00
LA ROSA LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: pink, green, blue, & black

size: 1.25″

$8.00
ROOSTER ALIBRIJE PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: multiple colors

size: 1.25″

$8.00
CIELO ROJO SKULL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: black metal lining
Color: multiple colors

size: 2″

$8.00
CIELO ROJO ROOSTER/TAKOMA PARK PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: gold metal lining
Color: neon yellow w/glitter, light blue, & gold
size: 1.5″

$8.00
EL SOL LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing

Material: dye black metal lining
Color: blue, yellow, orange, white & black

size: 1.25″

$8.00
SHOT GLASS PIN $8.00
FORTALEZA PIN
Fortaleza tequila pin with CIELO ROJO written on bottle
$8.00
MARGARITA PIN $8.00
FLOWER PIN $8.00
Cielo Rojo Sticker-SMALL $1.00
Cielo Rojo Sticker-LARGE $2.25
Pride Sticker
Rainbow Cielo Rojo logo on kraft paper sticker 2.5″ x 2.5″. Proceeds donated to Casa Ruby (mission statement below)
$2.00
Cielo Rojo Custom Blanket
Custom Mexican blanket made in Mexico w/Cielo Rojo logo
$30.00

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Reviews

Lu Mad
Well designed spot, cute decorations, and ambience, it is on the smaller side, inside for sure, but the outdoor seating helps. They allow reservations, so I prefer doing that if you plan on being there during a busy time, like weekends and brunch time.

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Megan Tsui
We stopped by on a Thursday evening around 5 for food. We didn’t make a reservation, but we got lucky with 2 spots left at the bar!!

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Larisa Garcia
The first time I came here, it was on a whim because I was in the area and I just have to say it was a culinary delight! I grew up eating Mexican food with my mom and my abuelita and now living on the opposite side of the country I don’t get to experience that as often as I’d like — Plus, I have made a lifestyle change and have been vegan for almost 3 years now so having true Mexican food was usually out of reach. When I dined at Cielo Rojo for the first time, I was literally brought to tears because A) they have an incredible vegan menu and B) it reminded me of my moms cooking. I was instantly transported home and was overwhelmed by the attention to detail in each dish— they made them comparable to their non-vegan counterparts. The salsa macha quesadilla is probably my favorite thing but the posole verde, homemade guac with tostadas and the sweet potato taquitos with pepitas are delicious and I HIGHLY recommend the jalapeño basil margarita. Spicy, but soooo worth it.

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Saminda Wijegunawardena
A very nice brunch find in Takoma Park, with excellent and well presented dishes, warm and engaging service, and eclectic decor in a cozy if somewhat cramped space.

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Nadine Frederique
I met up with a friend on Friday night. The weather was nice and we sat outside. Service was great, attentive but not overly so. The food was the star of the show! My camarones were outstanding. I only wished for more plantains in the dish. They are serious about the timing. We got a 5 minute warning when our time was up. Overall, I would definitely recommend.

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Alicia Bentley
A wonderful indoor atmosphere (intimate and cheerful) with really helpful staff. Three of us shared 4 brunch menu entrees, and they were all delicious. The hibiscus mimosa was particularly good!

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Larry “Big Schlim” Mcleod
I found this quaint taco spot in Takoma Park Maryland right. Aesthetically pleasing food, tons of vegan options, & a relaxed environment. My visit went fairly well…LET’S GO!!

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Michael Bustamante
Excellent service and food! We live 10 min from DC but decided to take the 30 min drive to Cielo Rojo because of its unique menu. We had the gorditas, chicken and mole tacos (2), camarones guisados, side of plátanos, Brussles sprouts in mole sauce, and a tamarind margarita – all were DELICIOUS. The camarones plate was probably big enough for two people given it came with rice and plantains. We paid $84 including 20% tip.

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Sharon Keyser
A charming restaurant with great Mexican food. The tacos were delicious, and the service was great. I had chicken tinga and drunken mushrooms. Yum. I look forward to my next visit.

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Dania Joseph
This spot is truly a neighborhood gem and I’m so glad I found it. I first found out about Cielo Rojo on Instagram after it was designated “Best Tacos” on the Best of DC list. I went with a good friend and the both of us thought the food was phenomenal. I started off with the Jalapeño-Basil Margarita which was amazingly delicious. My friend and I shared the Chicken Tinga and Quesa Birria quesadillas as well as the Carne Asada tacos. Hands down, those may have been the best quesadillas I ever had in the DMV. We got to sit at the bar immediately without having a reservation. We also had great service. Our server explained the dishes well and was overall very pleasant. All in all, this spot had an authentic neighborhood vibe. You also get a sense of it being family oriented. I will definitely be going back!

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